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How to get fromIstanbul (State) to Santorini Islandby plane, bus, car ferry, ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Santorini Island by plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)planeIST - JTR
    1h 44m
    €99–302

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris bus stationbus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
    3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Thira Santorini PortferryBsf
    27h 41m
    €93–123

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    22h 39m
    €137–208

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Rafinacar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    17h 19m
    €277–365

  5. Bus, ferry via Marmaris

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Marmarisbus
    2. Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
    3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Thira Santorini PortferryBsf
    28h 15m
    €97–101

Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Santorini Island, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR) 4 times a day.

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